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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Hammond Nursing Home during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
Inaccurate MDS Coding for Functional Abilities: A resident with CVA and left-sided hemiplegia/hemiparesis had an MDS that coded no impairment to the LUE, even though the care plan identified a left arm contracture. Staff observed the resident with a visibly contracted left arm and left leg, and both the resident and a CNA stated the resident could not move them. The DON confirmed the resident was not coded accurately for limited ROM to the upper extremity.
PASRR Level II Evaluations Not Completed for Residents With Mental Health Diagnoses: The facility failed to ensure PASRR Level II evaluations were completed for two residents with mental health diagnoses. One resident had Atypical Psychosis and Depression documented after returning from an outpatient behavioral health facility, and another resident had Bipolar Disorder with later Mood Disorder with Psychotic Features, but neither record showed a Level II PASRR evaluation or updated resident review submission.
A resident with diagnoses of PTSD and dementia was not care planned for either condition. The resident stated she had a history of PTSD and poor memory, and the S3ADON confirmed the care plan did not include PTSD or dementia even though the resident had current orders for psychotropic and dementia-related medications.
A resident with CVA, hemiplegia, severe cognitive impairment, and left-sided contractures was found with the left arm flexed and hand in a fist, and the left leg bent at the hip and knee. The care plan and physician orders lacked ROM interventions, CNAs stated they did not perform PROM during ADL care, and the ADON confirmed the resident had not received therapy services or documented ROM support to prevent further decline.
A resident with COPD had an order for oxygen at 2 L per NC as needed, but staff observed the resident receiving oxygen at 3 L per NC on two occasions. An RN confirmed the oxygen was set above the ordered rate, and the DON stated all residents’ oxygen should be administered at the ordered rate.
A facility failed to maintain its infection prevention and control program during incontinence care for two residents. CNAs were observed wiping bowel movements, then using the same gloves to handle clean briefs, pads, clothing, and barrier cream without changing gloves or performing hand hygiene; both CNAs later confirmed the improper glove use, and the ADM and DON stated gloves and hand hygiene should be changed after cleaning a bowel movement and before touching clean items.
The facility failed to properly label and secure medications, as insulin and liquid medications were found undated, and medication carts were left unlocked and unattended. Staff confirmed these lapses in protocol.
The facility failed to maintain sanitary conditions in food storage and preparation, with several items found opened, undated, and expired. During a survey, it was observed that food items were not properly sealed or dated, and expired items were not discarded. Staff confirmed these deficiencies, which violated the facility's policy to prevent cross-contamination and foodborne illnesses.
The facility failed to implement Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) for residents with conditions requiring such measures, including a venous stasis ulcer and PEG tubes. Staff did not wear gowns during direct care, and there was no EBP signage or PPE available. Interviews revealed a lack of awareness among staff and the Director of Nursing regarding EBP requirements.
A nurse failed to prime an insulin pen before administering insulin to a resident, contrary to the manufacturer's guidelines. The resident required insulin based on a sliding scale due to high blood sugar levels. The nurse admitted to not knowing the priming procedure, and the DON confirmed that priming is expected.
A facility failed to monitor side effects of psychotropic medications for a resident with multiple mental health diagnoses, including Bipolar Disorder and Dementia. Despite being prescribed medications like Fluoxetine and Seroquel, there was no documentation of side effect monitoring. Interviews with the RN and DON confirmed the lack of monitoring and documentation.
Inaccurate MDS Coding for Functional Abilities
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure an accurate MDS assessment for Resident #78, whose record showed admission diagnoses including CVA and hemiplegia/hemiparesis of the left side. The resident’s comprehensive MDS with an ARD of 11/06/2025 included a BIMS score of 07 and coded no impairment to the left upper extremity, even though the current care plan identified a contracture to the left arm. During observation on 01/05/2026, the resident was seen lying in bed with the left arm and left leg visibly contracted. During interview on 01/07/2026, the resident stated the left arm and left leg were contracted and she was unable to move them. A CNA also stated the resident’s left arm and left leg were contracted and she was unable to move them. The DON, who completed the MDS, confirmed the left arm and left leg were both contracted and agreed the resident was not coded accurately for limited range of motion to the upper extremity.
PASRR Level II Evaluations Not Completed for Residents With Mental Health Diagnoses
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure residents with identified mental health diagnoses were referred for PASRR Level II evaluation when required for 2 of 4 sampled residents. Resident #9 was admitted to the facility and later had diagnoses of Atypical Psychosis and Depression documented, but there was no evidence of a Level II PASRR evaluation. Her prior Level 1 PASRR dated 01/07/2024 indicated no suspected mental illness, and the DON stated the resident had returned from an outpatient behavioral health facility in March 2025 with new diagnoses of Depression and Psychosis, but a resident review had not been submitted with those diagnoses. Resident #20 was admitted with Bipolar Disorder and later had Mood Disorder with Psychotic Features documented, but there was no evidence of a Level II PASRR evaluation. His Level 1 PASRR dated 08/15/2022 indicated no suspected mental illness. The DON and ADON reviewed the record and confirmed that the resident’s Level 1 PASRR had not been resubmitted to include Bipolar Disorder and that a Resident Review form was not resubmitted to OBH after the new mental health diagnosis was added.
Care Plan Did Not Address PTSD and Dementia
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Summary
The facility failed to develop and implement a comprehensive person-centered care plan for Resident #37 that addressed diagnoses of Non-Alzheimer's Dementia and PTSD. The resident was admitted with these diagnoses, and the quarterly MDS dated 10/29/2025 showed a BIMS of 15, indicating cognitive intactness. Review of the current care plan showed no interventions related to PTSD or Dementia, despite current physician orders for Sertraline HCL, Buspirone HCL, Clonazepam, and Aricept HCL. During interview, the resident stated she had a history of PTSD and poor memory. The S3ADON stated she was responsible for completing care plans, reviewed the resident's diagnoses, and confirmed that PTSD and Dementia were not included in the care plan and should have been.
Failure to Provide ROM Support for Resident With Left-Sided Contractures
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure one resident received services and assistance to maintain or improve range of motion and mobility. The resident was admitted with diagnoses including CVA and hemiplegia/hemiparesis affecting the left non-dominant side. The MDS showed a BIMS of 7, indicating severe cognitive impairment, and further review noted limited range of motion in the left lower extremity. The resident’s active physician orders did not include range-of-motion orders, and the current care plan identified inability to perform ADLs related to CVA and left arm and left leg hemiplegia with contracture, but it did not include an intervention for range of motion for the left hand and left leg to prevent further decline. During observation, the resident’s left arm was bent at the elbow with the hand closed in a fist, and the left leg was positioned with the hip and knee bent and the lower leg pointed toward the upper thigh/buttocks. The resident stated she was unable to move her left arm and leg and reported she had not received therapy since admission until recently after returning from the hospital. She also stated staff had not performed PROM. CNAs stated they did not perform PROM during ADL care, and the ADON confirmed the resident had contractures to the left arm and left leg, expected CNAs to perform PROM during ADL care, and acknowledged there were no interventions in the care plan or physician orders to prevent further decline in ROM.
Oxygen Administered Above Ordered Rate
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Summary
The facility failed to provide respiratory care in accordance with professional standards of practice by not ensuring Resident #83 received oxygen at the physician-ordered rate. Resident #83 was admitted with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and had a current order for oxygen at 2 L per nasal cannula as needed. During observations, the resident was seen wearing oxygen at 3 L per nasal cannula on two separate occasions. An RN confirmed the resident’s order was for 2 L PRN and verified the oxygen was set at 3 L, and the DON confirmed that all residents’ oxygen should be administered at the ordered rate.
Infection Control Lapses During Incontinence Care
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Summary
The facility failed to maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to provide a safe and sanitary environment to help prevent the development and transmission of infection for 2 residents observed during incontinence care. For Resident #76, a CNA was observed wiping a bowel movement from the resident’s buttocks and then, without changing gloves or performing hand hygiene, applying a clean incontinence pad and brief. Using the same gloves, the CNA then grabbed a bottle of barrier cream, opened it, and applied it to the resident’s buttocks before changing gloves. The CNA later confirmed she did not change gloves or perform hand hygiene after removing the bowel movement and before touching clean items, and the ADM and DON confirmed CNAs should change gloves and perform hand hygiene after cleaning bowel movements and before touching clean items. For Resident #10, a CNA was observed wiping a bowel movement from the resident’s buttocks and then, without changing gloves or performing hand hygiene, applying a new brief and dressing the resident with the same gloves. The CNA changed gloves and performed hand hygiene only after dressing the resident. During interview, the CNA confirmed she did not change gloves after cleaning the bowel movement and stated she should have changed her gloves after cleaning the bowel movement and before touching clean items. The facility policy on Infection Control-Hand Hygiene stated hand hygiene is to be performed when moving from a contaminated body site to a clean body site, such as when changing a brief.
Improper Drug Labeling and Unsecured Medication Carts
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure proper labeling and storage of drugs and biologicals in accordance with accepted professional principles. During an observation of Med Room A, it was found that an insulin pen and vial were opened but not labeled with an open date. This was confirmed by S5RN and S2DON, who acknowledged that insulin should be dated upon opening. Additionally, an inspection of Med Cart A revealed that liquid medications, including Docusate Sodium Liquid and Lactulose Solution, were opened and undated. S5RN and S2DON confirmed that these medications should have been dated when opened. Furthermore, the facility did not secure medication carts when unattended. Observations showed that Med Cart A and Med Cart C were left unlocked and unattended, allowing residents, staff, and visitors to pass by. S6LPN and S4RN confirmed that the carts should have been locked when not in use. S2DON also confirmed the expectation that medication carts remain locked when unattended, indicating a lapse in adherence to safety protocols for medication storage.
Food Storage and Sanitation Deficiencies
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Summary
The facility failed to store, prepare, and distribute food under sanitary conditions, as observed during a survey. Specifically, the facility did not ensure that food items were properly sealed and dated after opening, nor did it remove expired food items from storage. During an initial tour of the kitchen, several items were found to be opened and undated, including bottles of seasoned salt and garlic and herb seasoning. Additionally, in the walk-in freezer, a bag of chicken nuggets was found opened, unsealed, and undated. In the walk-in refrigerator, packages of tortillas and various bread products were undated with delivery dates, and some items were expired. The pantry contained expired individually wrapped cereal and boxes of corn starch. Interviews with staff members confirmed these findings. The Dietary Manager (S3DM) acknowledged the presence of expired items and confirmed that opened items should have been sealed and dated. The Administrator (S1ADM) also confirmed that expired foods should be discarded and that opened items should be labeled with an open date. These lapses in food storage and handling practices were in violation of the facility's policy aimed at preventing cross-contamination and foodborne illnesses.
Failure to Implement Enhanced Barrier Precautions
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Summary
The facility failed to maintain an effective infection prevention and control program, as evidenced by the lack of adherence to Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) for residents requiring such measures. Specifically, three residents with conditions necessitating EBP, including a venous stasis ulcer and Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) tubes, were not identified for these precautions. Observations revealed that staff did not wear gowns while providing direct care to these residents, and there was no EBP signage or personal protective equipment (PPE) available outside their rooms. Interviews with staff members, including registered nurses and licensed practical nurses, indicated a lack of awareness regarding the necessity of EBP for residents with indwelling devices or wounds. The Director of Nursing also confirmed the absence of any residents on EBP and was unaware of the requirement for staff to wear gowns during direct care for the affected residents. This oversight in infection control practices highlights a significant deficiency in the facility's infection prevention and control program.
Failure to Prime Insulin Pen Before Administration
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Summary
The facility failed to provide pharmaceutical services that meet the needs of each resident, specifically in the administration of insulin. During an observation, a registered nurse (S4RN) administered insulin to Resident #46 without priming the insulin pen needle as per the manufacturer's guidelines. The manufacturer's instructions clearly state that priming the pen is necessary to remove air from the needle and cartridge, ensuring the correct dosage is administered. Failure to prime the pen can result in administering too much or too little insulin. Resident #46 had a physician's order for Accucheck and Insulin Lispro administration four times a day, with a sliding scale for insulin dosage. On the day of the observation, the resident's blood sugar was recorded at 378, requiring 10 units of insulin. However, the nurse did not prime the insulin pen before administering the dose. In an interview, the nurse admitted to not knowing how to prime the insulin pen and confirmed that she did not perform this step. The Director of Nursing (S2DON) also confirmed that staff are expected to follow the manufacturer's recommendations for priming insulin pens.
Failure to Monitor Psychotropic Medication Side Effects
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure adequate monitoring for side effects associated with the use of psychotropic medications for one resident. The resident, who was readmitted with diagnoses including Bipolar Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, Impulse Disorder, and Dementia with Behavioral Disturbances, was prescribed several psychotropic medications, including Fluoxetine, Namenda, Zyprexa, and Seroquel. Despite the administration of these medications, there was no documentation of monitoring for side effects. Interviews with the RN and the DON confirmed the absence of such documentation, acknowledging that monitoring should have been conducted and recorded.
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| Facility | Distance | Overall rating | Citations, 12 mo | Serious (J–L) |
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| Landmark Nursing Center Hammond | 1.6 mi | ★★★★★ | 2 | 0 |
| Heritage Healthcare Of Hammond | 1.8 mi | ★★★★★ | 6 | 0 |
| Belle Maison Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Llc | 2 mi | ★★★★★ | 1 | 0 |
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